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Fingertip toothbrushes make great glue spreaders
Inexpensive silicone brushes work great for spreading glue, and can be reused.
There are a variety of inexpensive silicone fingertip toothbrushes sold on Amazon and elsewhere, for use on pets and babies. These work wonderfully for spreading glue. I tend to apply the glue to the toothbrush first and then spread it. The toothbrush stands up nicely on the bench afterward, keeping everything clean. You can wash the glue off the toothbrush right away, or just let it dry and peel it off—and reuse your handy glue brush indefinitely.
—KRISTIINA VAHIMETS, Tallinn, Estonia
Illustrations by Dan Thornton
From Fine Woodworking issue #306
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Rockler Deluxe Panel Clamp
These clamps can handle glue-ups between 10 in. and 36 in. wide, and boards up to 3 in. thick. Sliding feet attach to the lower bars with magnets, letting you position them quickly for stability on any surface. The spring-loaded jaws adjust easily, dropping into notches along the bars. And the powerful clamp handles clear the benchtop.
MicroJig Matchfit dovetail clamps
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3M Blue Tape
One of the most versatile accessories to have in the shop: from layout to seaming veneer. It has enough stretch to pull joints together.
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That is a great idea!
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